DALLAS, Texas --The UT Arlington Mavericks had a tough showing on Tuesday, falling to the No. 17 Dallas Baptist Patriots 14-4 in seven innings despite the efforts of freshman Cade Dodson, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.

Senior Merek Sears (0-1) came out of the bullpen for UT Arlington (8-17) and took the loss. Senior Jack Hagan was a bright spot for the Mavericks, coming out of the bullpen as well and throwing two shutout innings, allowing one hit, with one walk and four strikeouts.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Mavericks were trailing 3-0 in the second inning when they first put runs on the board. UT Arlington's offense started clicking and put up four runs, including a two-run single off the bat of junior Larry Haskins and a two-run single from Dodson. The Mavericks were unable to hold the lead, as Dallas Baptist scored 11 times over the remaining five innings to grab the 14-4 win.

GAME NOTES
» UT Arlington's highest scoring inning was the second, when it pushed four runs across.
» UT Arlington pitchers faced 42 Dallas Baptist hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and three fly balls while striking out nine.
» The Mavericks drew four walks from Dallas Baptist pitching.
» Dodson led the Mavericks at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.

ON DECK
The Mavs will head down to Beaumont, Texas for a non-conference series against the Lamar Cardinals from Apr. 4-6.

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